Month: November 2015

Driving the Transfagarasan Highway, a spectacular experience!

Driving the Transfagarasan Highway, a spectacular experience!

The Transfagarasan Highway is one of the most scenic drives in Romania, and I was really looking forward to experience it. However, first thing first; make sure you head for the right road, first E68 and then 7C. Next; make sure that you actually are 

Sibiu

Sibiu

I think we chose the right route for our journey, each place topping the previous just a little bit. That goes for the walled cities of Brasov, Sighisoara and Sibiu at least. At first sight, the city did not seem that special, even though I 

Nightlife in Cluj

Nightlife in Cluj

The Old town of Cluj is an energetic area with many bars. After some days in quiet areas, it was nice to be able to enjoy the lively atmosphere and some people watching. Shadow Bar: The inside gave its name justice, with heavy smoke hanging 

The Merry Cemetery in Sapanta

The Merry Cemetery in Sapanta

What an amazing place! When entering the Merry Cemetery, the wooden blue crosses with the different colorful images are spread out in front of you. The Roman people are not afraid of the death. They look at the cross as an entrance gate towards eternal 

The wooden Churches of Maramureş

The wooden Churches of Maramureş

The region of Maramures is well-known for it’s wooden churches, actually having almost 100 of them! Eight are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. This is the story of three of them. Ieud is the oldest of the eight, dating back to 1364. It 

Daytrip from Sighisoara to Biertan fortified church and Bethlen castle in Cris

Daytrip from Sighisoara to Biertan fortified church and Bethlen castle in Cris

Sighisoara is the perfect base for a daytrip to Biertan and Cris. As Cris was ahead along the way, that was our first stop. Arriving to Cris, the gate at Bethlen castle was closed. For a moment we thought our trip there was wasted, but